Table of contents for May/June 2022 in Fairlady

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The two of us became unlikely friends in high school – and we’ve been writing to each other ever since. But it wasn’t until recently that we realised our scribbled notes and heartfelt letters had the potential to be a novel. The year was 1985. The place was Pinelands High School, Cape Town. More specifically, Mrs Gammon’s Standard 7 maths class. At the end of the lesson, one of us (the popular one) strode to the back where the withdrawn-and running-late new one was stuffing books into her bag. ‘Hi,’ the confident one said. ‘He asked me to give you this.’ So it started: with a note. The note didn’t lead to a high-school romance (the boy wasn’t kind). Instead, it led to two very mismatched girls becoming friends. In…

Istanbul is the flipside of many coins. It’s a vibrant, modern city built on the stone of two vanished world empires: the Byzantine and the Ottoman. It spans two continents: Asia and Europe. It’s conservative – yet open. Istanbul has been populated by Turks, Greeks, Russians, Armenians, Catholics, Jews, and a smattering of British, French and German peoples. Add to this a glorious setting on the Bosphorus, the strait that unites the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, and you have a heady mix of intrigue and the exotic. Two new megaprojects have come to fruition recently. Most notably, the new Galataport district, which has opened up the city to the Bosphorus with a gleaming new waterfront. Lined with a mix of shops, restaurants and museums, the district lies…

MY life changed the night after an hours-long blackout. And I don’t mean an Eskom one. Two old friends who lived in Tanzania were visiting. It was midwinter, so that afternoon began as usual: sitting in front of a roaring fire, a bottle or two of good red, and lots of catching up. I don’t know how it ended because I woke up the next morning with my memory wiped and a terrible hangover. Over breakfast, I tried to discern from my friends’ attitudes towards me if I’d overstepped the mark – something I was having to do more and more often the morning after – but reading between the lines revealed that things had been a little wild but good clean fun. Still, this was the exception. Increasingly, I…

The Marine is an iconic landmark in the seaside town of Hermanus. Located on the cliff path, it overlooks Walker Bay, famous for some of the finest land-based whale watching in the world. Like its sister hotels, The Cellars-Hohenort and The Plettenberg, The Marine is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and forms part of The Liz McGrath Collection. It has a culture of impeccable hospitality, extending a warm welcome to all, including families with children – and well-behaved dogs! The hotel has been renovated to offer modern facilities without sacrificing its old-world charm. The 40 elegant rooms and suites include 20 with sea views from where guests may be lucky enough to watch dolphins and whales frolic in the bay below. The Marine is within walking…

WINTER WEIGHT GAIN, BEGONE As the weather cools, we often indulge more, drink more alcohol and become less active. The shorter, darker days also throw off our circadian rhythm, and thus our sleep-wake cycle, says Christina Badaracco, a Washington-registered dietician. This can affect insulin secretion, fat storage and metabolism — all of which play a role in weight maintenance. If you gain a few kilos this season, don’t beat yourself up about it: feelings of guilt can trigger the cycle of emotional eating. Here are a few strategies to keep weight gain in check: STEP ON THE SCALE A study published in Obesity Science & Practice notes that stepping on the scale every day was one of the strategies most used by successful dieters. One reason, says Badaracco, is that…

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The Zoom boom of the past two years has had us all taking a closer look at our skin. I often find myself staring at my reflection during interviews – up close and in HD, no less. And while I wasn’t always quite convinced of the effects of fillers (I’ve seen too many episodes of the Housewives franchises not to be at least a bit sceptical), I did get lip fillers a few years ago and I was pleased with the results. Surely there must be a way to target the concerns I had without the risk of morphing my face into something my own mother wouldn’t recognise? That is when I stumbled upon bioremodelling. WHAT EXACTLY IS BIO-REMODELLING? ‘Bio-remodelling involves injecting a formulation of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals…

The Language of Food BY ANNABEL ABBS England, 1835. When her father abandons their family, Eliza Acton and her mother are forced to take in paying guests. Eliza’s lifelong dream of having her poetry published takes a strange turn when her publisher commissions her to write a cookbook instead. Since she knows nothing about food or writing recipes, she enlists the help of poverty-stricken Ann, and despite their dark and troublesome backgrounds, the two women work together in the kitchen to create heady dishes and recipes of sensuous delight. Based on the true story of cookbook author Eliza Acton, this opulent tale is every bit as delightful as the descriptions of food and friendship. – Ashleigh Roman Impossible BY SARAH LOTZ The author bio says that Sarah lives on the…

ACROSS 1. Cricketer possibly left in ship, accompanied by valet (9) 6. Story originally promoting farming land (7) 10. Range of knowledge inspiring a Republican woman (5) 13. Team breaking up? Very funny! (4-9) 14. Peacemaking proposal NI politician associated with the Republic (9) 15. Wearing down staff in key area of hospital (7) 16. Tuft of grass son thus dropped in food (7) 17. Shout of praise from house taken by woman in South Africa (7) 18. Art involved with son’s Latin renderings (12) 20. Baker’s company probing father’s attempt very well (10) 23. British composer showing ecstatic joy (5) 24. Obscure character chaps trust at first, possessing good sense (9) 25. Humorist’s better jokes finally gaining acceptance (7) 26. Doctor he met in cave exploit (11) 28. Threaten…

ACROSS 1. President … Lincoln 6. Afghan capital 10. Bawls 14. Actor, Kevin … 18. Harnesses (oxen) 19. Polynesian island group 20. Spinning toys (2-3) 21. Give confidence to 22. Yearns 23. Shun 24. Housemaid 25. Mr Claus 26. Specialty food stores 27. Arctic shelter 28. Varieties 30. Potatoes 32. Painters’ tripods 35. Note 39. Rousing ending 42. Centre 46. Duck’s walk 48. Came to shore 49. Blaze’s remnants 50. Italy’s Gulf of … 51. Inlets 53. Counterfeit 55. Chooses 57. Martini garnishes 58. Improvised, ad … 60. Paid male lover 61. Murder (2,2) 63. Luxury auto, … Martin 64. Star Wars director, George … 65. Groans 66. Slumped 70. Dwindle 73. Black timber 74. Smell 75. Ring-shaped coral reef 76. Purloin 77. Threesome 78. Charged atom 79. The U…

I always thought ‘languishing’ was something you did while draped across the length of a chaise longue, idly eating grapes, the ash of your cigarette steadily growing longer between your drooped fingertips. I wasn’t too far off, actually, if indeed we’ve all been languishing for the better part of two years. Just swap the chaise for a couch with a now-permanent full-body indentation and the cigarette for a TV remote. As for the grapes, well, it’s more likely a bag of Doritos. But the listless, lacklustre mood… that is dead on, right? Nicknamed ‘the neglected middle child of mental health’, the term ‘languishing’ was first coined in 2002 by a sociologist named Corey Keyes to describe the space between flourishing on the one end of the mental health spectrum and…

Tonight, step outside and look up. What do you see? And hear? Chances are, unless you live way beyond the cityscape, you won’t see the Milky Way but rather a lot of reflected artificial light. It’s become near-impossible to escape the ever-present hum of 21st-century living. Our days are punctuated with the buzz of traffic, TVs blaring, house alarms, nearby construction sites, drones, leaf blowers and lawnmowers. Even nature walks are often disrupted by cellphones and loud music. And, at night, neighbours’ intrusive external lighting comes streaming in through our windows. The sounds of silence – or at least of nature – are slipping further and further away from us, much like the sight of a sky lit up by nothing but stars. Local statistics are not available, but the…

Much like victims of sexual assault, women may be too ashamed to report the crime. Even if you haven’t yet watched The Tinder Swindler, you’ve almost certainly heard about it. It’s one of the most popular Netflix programmes ever, having racked up 45.8 million viewing hours during its first week of release. The true-crime documentary follows the trail of heartbreak and fraud left by a jet-setting romance con artist through interviews with three women he allegedly duped into giving him about $500 000 (about R7.3 million) – a fraction of the $10 million he is estimated to have hustled from people around the globe. It’s easy to dismiss those taken in by romance scam artists as naive, desperate and gullible, yet what’s so compelling about this documentary was that the…

Most of us tend to spend a lifetime accumulating stuff. Clothes bought on a whim, kitchen gadgets you never use, books you’ll never read again… The list goes on. Sure, you might do a half-hearted declutter every now and again, but a few months down the line you’re often right back where you started. If you put your mind to it, how low could you go? Could you pare down your life enough to join the tiny house brigade? Driven by environmental concerns, self-sufficiency and a craving for adventure, a growing band of retirees, wanderers and eco-warriors are swapping excess and big bills for the tiny house lifestyle. (Never mind the benefits of a lower-cost, less cluttered home – since there’s very little storage, you generally buy and consume less.)…

IN early March 2021, Princess Charlene of Monaco flew alone to an official engagement in her native South Africa. Ever since, the star-studded Mediterranean principality – always awash with rumour and intrigue – has been left to guess when, or if, she will be seen again. The sparse bulletins that have trickled out of the ‘Pink Palace’, the royal family’s 800-year-old fortress home, say the princess developed a sinus infection and had to undergo an operation. But her long absence follows reports of severe turbulence in her 10-year marriage to the realm’s 64-year-old ruler, Prince Albert, and many in Monaco fear something deeper is afoot. In August 2021, under growing public and media pressure for reassurance, Albert and the couple’s twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, now seven, flew out…

WOMAN OF THE FUTURE 2021 CARA SAVEN, Cara Saven Wall Design ‘Winning the Santam Woman of the Future Award has undoubtedly been one of the glowing highlights of my career,’ says Cara Saven, founder of Cara Saven Wall Design. ‘I don’t think I can describe the feeling of pride and gratitude, receiving acknowledgement from judges of that calibre. It’s just incredible knowing that such successful women believe what I have done up to this point is special and worthy of recognition.’ Cara launched the business in 2016, after she’d been a full-time mother for a few years. She knew that once she returned to the business world she would undertake a project that appealed to her creative ambitions. She became interested in the new concept of large-format wallpaper printing, and…

IF our social media feeds are anything to go by, luscious lips and bold, defined eyebrows are not going anywhere anytime soon. But not everyone is achieving these trendy looks through makeup skills alone. Cosmetic tattooing, better known as ‘permanent makeup’, has been around for decades, although improved technology has helped it grow in popularity in recent years. These days, it’s more about enhancing your assets in a subtle, natural way. Which is exactly why trends like lip blushing, lip neutralising and powder brows are making waves in South Africa. Lip blushing Lip blushing is a semi-permanent method to deposit colour onto your lips. ‘Now that there is less emphasis on wearing masks, lips are in the spotlight again,’ says permanent-makeup specialist Candy Malan of Blink Permanent Makeup in Cape…

Well, you only need to put one foot in front of the other with FAIRLADY’s sixweek walking workout programme and healthy meal plan. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. Any able-bodied person can do it anywhere – and because it’s low-impact, it’s easy on your joints and your risk of injury is low. This at-home workout programme is suitable for every fitness level, and gives you everything you need to trim centimetres off your waist, plus sculpt and tone your figure if you want to take it to the next level. You’ll receive weekly walking targets, workouts to keep you strong and fit, and a nutritious low-carb meal plan to give your body the right fuel – one less thing to think about! No gym?…

ACROSS 1. Dealer in textiles (6) 8. Finely ground wheat (5) 9. Having mark burned in (7) 11. Amicable (8) 12. Use push bike (5) 15. Record (4) 16. Carton (3) 17. Plant, may be Vera (4) 19. Unbending (5) 21. Sphere of characters on some typewriters (8) 24. Showing one’s tiredness (7) 25. Not loyal (5) 26. Water boiler (6) DOWN 2. Before the appointed time (5) 3. Struggle, contest (8) 4. A chain of rocks (4) 5. To lay before one (5) 6. Chilly (4) 7. Cause strain on the nerves (4) 10. Large, brightly coloured insect (9) 12. Cipher, secret language (4) 13. A strict disciplinarian (8) 14. One’s personality, ego (4) 18. A convent under an abbot (5) 20. Conclusive (5) 21. Donation (4) 22. Flower,…

ACROSS 1. Absent-minded 9. Advancement 15. Satan 16. … and lows 17. Drive zigzag course 19. Scientist, … Newton 21. Dresses in 22. Circular tray, lazy … 23. Farce 24. Peruvian pack animal 25. Huge 27. Bicycle saddle 29. Medicine measure 31. Feminist, Germaine … 33. An … but a goodie 35. Escape (capture) 38. Cowboy show 40. Cape Town currency 42. Crisis 43. Rough sketch 44. Water mammal 46. Swedish car company 48. Contending 49. Offhand (remark) 50. Crossword poser 51. Curved hooks 53. Gun blasts 55. Nipple 56. River mouth 58. Arena 61. Lighthearted 63. … de Cologne 65. Violates 69. Upward slope 71. Boards 72. Melodious 74. Undergarment 75. Narrow fissure 76. Raging fire 77. Apprentice 78. … and wife 79. Pecan or macadamia 80. Wind instrumentalists…

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Reacher (Amazon Prime) I’m a big fan of the Reacher books, but never bought into Tom Cruise in the lead in the movies (Jack Reacher is 6'5"; Tom is 5'7", for one thing). Alan Ritchson, who plays the role in the Amazon series, is a giant, as he should be, because it’s critical to the plot, and the series as a whole is extremely well made and very watchable. Die-hard Reacher fans (and I know you’re out there – apparently more women read the series than men) will be delighted. Bucket handbag Fashion editor Annelee doesn’t approve, but I don’t swap out handbags – basically, I use one bag until it falls apart, and then I buy another one. This beauty from Sitting Pretty is my latest buy: it’s the…

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a very strong, determined parent. Four single moms share their stores of rising to the challenge, banishing the money blues and raising happy kids. BRONWYN DAY, MOM TO SAMUEL AND ELIJAH ‘I’ve been one of the lucky ones,’ Bronwyn says; her ex-husband has always provided well for the kids. But the early years following her divorce were rough. Money was tight, and if she faced an unexpected expense, the only option was to go cap in hand to her ex, leaving her feeling helpless and at his mercy. After years of freelancing, now having a permanent job has been a blessing, since it’s allowed her to budget more accurately. ‘It’s a great comfort to have a…

WE are looking for the most impactful, resilient, inspiring women entrepreneurs in South Africa. Whether you recently started a new business, or you’ve been running your own enterprise for a while, we want to hear from you! We believe in women, and we believe that women running their own businesses, in their own ways, can change the economy – and the future – of our country. Winning one of the three Santam Women of the Future Awards is a game-changer. Not only would you benefit from mentorship from the judge of your choice, as well as fabulous prizes for yourself and your business, but your business would also get an enormous publicity boost from FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, and from the prestigious award ceremony itself. Santam understands that the first 1…

BEST BUY! KITCHENAID ARTISAN R7 990; KitchenAid Africa; 1 250 W; 2 slots This retro-look toaster performed exceptionally well in our tests in terms of speed, quality, consistency, and ease of use. It took less than two-and-a-half minutes to toast most of the bread slices in our tests, and it had near-perfect scores for batch toasting. Multigrain bread showed good browning and crisp edges. The English muffin was crunchy all around, although a little dark. Single-slice toasting gave better results on a lower setting, and the defrost function worked well. Our favourite feature was the sandwich setting (rack included): it took under two-and-a-half minutes to make a toastie, which came out nicely browned on the one side but a bit lighter on the other. We like the sensor that automatically…

ACROSS 1. Property readily encashable (6,6) 8. To cause alienation (8) 9. Soft white French cheese (4) 11. Blackboard support (5) 12. Small light boat, dinghy (7) 13. To hasten; a plant (4) 15. Throw amorous glances (4) 19. School such as Eton, Winchester (7) 20. Make hasty, clumsy repair (5) 22. In India, a camel (4) 23. North African wheat-flour-based dish (8) 24. Entrancing (12) DOWN 2. Medically, a stroke (5) 3. May be employed (6) 4. Dissolve in the stomach (6) 5. Device to block out sound (7) 6. An obstacle footrace; type of horserace (12) 7. Flashy, gaudy (12) 10. To increase, as moon (3) 14. Absence of sound (7) 16. To trouble, annoy (3) 17. Oil distilled from orange flowers (6) 18. Took undue advantage of…

ACROSS 1. Clings (to) 6. Insinuating (remark) 10. Tibet’s … Lama 14. Remote (3,4) 18. New York, The Big … 19. Go inside 20. Barbie toys 21. Cigarette filling 22. Incident 23. Underneath 24. Kiev is there 25. Mob 26. Rio Carnival music 27. Angry outbursts 28. Slaughtered 30. Rummage (through) 32. Feeds (baby) 35. Sullivan’s partner 39. Alternative 42. Skin disease 46. Movie dancer, Ginger … 48. Panther or lion (3,3) 49. Confiscates 50. Removes feathers from 51. Loch … Monster 53. Jab 55. Interrupting cough 57. Sloping (typeface) 58. Top dog, numero … 60. Faux pas (3-3) 61. Social equal 63. Colorado ski town 64. Divine messenger 65. Tempers 66. Collect 70. Starter course 73. Perfect 74. Wear down 75. 1/10th 76. Coral isle 77. Eager 78. Asphalt…

1 Solution on page 183 2 Solution on page 183 3 Solution on page 183 4 Solution on page 183 5 Solution on page 183 6 Solution on page 183 7 Solution on page 183 8 Solution on page 183 In these puzzles, each letter of the alphabet has been replaced with a number. You need to decide which letter is represented by which number. To start you off, we reveal the codes for a few letters. With these letters filled in throughout the puzzle, you’ll have enough clues to work out words and discover other letters.…

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